Well, agree to disagree. New Jersey fans, the ones that watch him 82+ times per year, also disagree (by and large). So, what would've been fair, considering the circumstances?

5-6 years, 4-5 million per certainly sounds a lot more reasonable. Now that Zajac has this amount, what do you think Henrique will demand? New Jersey just put themselves in a bargaining hole, and it's not like they've been one of the most profitable franchises.

5-6 years, 4-5 million per certainly sounds a lot more reasonable. Now that Zajac has this amount, what do you think Henrique will demand? New Jersey just put themselves in a bargaining hole, and it's not like they've been one of the most profitable franchises.

Unless I'm mistaken, Henrique won't be in Zajac's spot for another 6ish years. He's due for another contract after this year and he's an RFA, so I don't see too huge a jump. So for his 2nd contract, if his production is comparable to his last year's, probably something like $3-$4m per on a deal that takes to UFA or a year short. Same with what I expect for Granlund when his 2nd contract comes up. After that, it depends on his production.

He's not going to go from $800k to $5m+.

Edit: trying to guys who signed what can be considered "normal" 2nd contracts and the only one so far was Jordan Staal at 4 years x $4m per, coming off of a 22 goal, 49 point season.